ぐっと
Meanings
Adverb
Onomatopoeic
1. suddenly; at once; in one go; with a jerk; with a gulp
The two of them again downed their juice in one gulp.
2. considerably; very much; a lot
3. firmly; with an effort; tightly; exerting pressure
But I firmly hold back that impulse.
4. completely (e.g. at a loss)
5. deeply (e.g. moved)
Those words pierced deeply into my heart.
Pitch accent
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Examples (14 in total)
The older sister clenched her fist tightly.
I gulped down the bitter medicine.
But I firmly hold back that impulse.
It gets extremely cold toward dawn.
The two of them again downed their juice in one gulp.
Tilting it sharply, I drain the glass in one go.
Once more, pull your hips firmly toward you.
Those words pierced deeply into my heart.
The shop assistant smiled and gave a firm thumbs-up.
I pull out the knife tucked at my waist and grip it tight.
That way, the risk of the ship hitting the rocks goes way down.
My curiosity was slightly piqued, but I held back firmly for now.
The base price should become much more affordable for ordinary people.
She thrust her hand up toward the ceiling and laughed happily.